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3 hours ago
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iPhone 17 Air: Will Apple's ultra-thin iPhone bend?
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, BGR may receive an affiliate commission. Before the iPhone 16 series rolled out, I knew I wanted an iPhone with a larger screen than the traditional iPhone Pro size I'd been using. I went with the iPhone 16 Plus, then switched to the iPhone 16 Pro Max, testing both handsets for a couple of months each. The screens were amazing, and that's the main thing I miss about them. Today's Top Deals XGIMI Prime Day deals feature the new MoGo 4 and up to 42% off smart projectors Best deals: Tech, laptops, TVs, and more sales Best Ring Video Doorbell deals I didn't like the bulk, though. Somehow, I felt the phone's large footprint more on the Plus. The iPhone 16 Pro Max turned out to offer a better experience. The titanium frame might explain why the Pro Max felt so good in hand. Those four months with the larger iPhone 16 models convinced me that Apple was on the right track with the iPhone 17 Air. That's the ultra-thin iPhone 17 version that will replace the Plus size this year. We've seen the Air in leaks since last year. The iPhone 17 Air could give me the large-screen iPhone experience without the bulky footprint. I'll take that, even if I have to sacrifice battery life and camera performance. Also, if a new rumor is accurate, I won't have to worry about durability. The iPhone 17 Air should be the only iPhone 17 version with a titanium frame. Apple introduced titanium frames with the iPhone 15 Pro models, and it turned out to be a great move. Titanium is both durable and light. These iPhones definitely feel better in the hand than the stainless steel models Apple used for the Pro and Pro Max before the iPhone 15 series. Word is, Apple is switching back to aluminum for the iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max. I don't see it as a downgrade. Aluminum is durable enough, and it's light. Also, dropping titanium might help Apple cut costs in a year when manufacturing expenses matter more than ever. I already expect the iPhone 17 Air to be more expensive than the Plus models, and tariffs are to blame. Other iPhone 17 versions could also see price hikes, though nothing is official. But Apple is reportedly using titanium for the iPhone 17 Air frame. That's according to analyst Jeff Pu (via MacRumors). He said the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max will have aluminum frames. The only reason Apple might use titanium instead of aluminum for a phone outside the Pro lineup could be durability. The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to be just 5.5 mm thick. Nobody would blame you for wondering whether that's strong enough to withstand accidental pressure without bending. In other words, Apple doesn't want another 'Bendgate' like with the iPhone 6 series. Those aluminum iPhones could bend surprisingly easily. Apple fixed the issue in the iPhone 6s, and later models passed bend tests just fine. I'm confident Apple could use an aluminum alloy for the iPhone 17 Air and avoid bending. But using titanium on the outside is a smart marketing move. It answers the question, 'Will the iPhone 17 Air bend?' before you even ask it. A titanium frame will get the job done. It strengthens the structure of an ultra-thin phone. How do I know? Well-known YouTuber JerryRigEverything tried to bend the Galaxy S25 Edge and couldn't do it. That's Samsung's ultra-thin phone, released a few months ago. At 5.8 mm, it's slightly thicker than the iPhone 17 Air's rumored 5.5 mm. But the Galaxy S25 Edge also uses a titanium frame, which makes bending it nearly impossible. You can check out that video below. Don't Miss: Today's deals: Nintendo Switch games, $5 smart plugs, $150 Vizio soundbar, $100 Beats Pill speaker, more More Top Deals Memorial Day security camera deals: Reolink's unbeatable sale has prices from $29.98 See the
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9 hours ago
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iPhone 17 colors: All the expected shades
The iPhone 17 family is expected to arrive in just a couple of months, potentially in September, specifically in the week of September 8. There have been quite a lot of rumors and leaks about the new iPhones. A new look is rumored for the Pro-branded ones (a revamped camera bump), while a new model, an iPhone 17 Air, is reportedly joining instead of the iPhone 17 Plus. While color might not be the top priority for everyone when buying a phone, it still plays a key role in the overall design and appeal – especially once you've found a model you really like. Here are the iPhone 17 colors we expect to see this year, according to leaks and rumors. The base iPhone 17 is expected to rock a similar design (the most iPhone-esque iPhone this year, judging by leaks. According to leaked camera lens protectors, the iPhone 17 is expected to be available in six shades. Expected iPhone 17 colors: Black Gray Silver/White Light Blue Light Green Light Purple It's very likely that those won't be the official names of the color options and are just depicting the shades to expect. Lens protectors leak, showcasing the potential iPhone 17 colors. | Image credit – Sonny Dickson The iPhone 16 in Black for reference. | Image Credit - Apple A black color for the iPhone 17 is very likely, given the fact it has been a color option for the 16 and 15, and even 14 (it was called Midnight for the 14), while older iPhones sported a super-dark gray color called Graphite or Space Gray. As you can see on the leaked camera lens protector, it's not exactly black but more like very dark gray yet again. It's a conservative color option and pretty traditional, perfect if you're the type of person who either doesn't care too much about the phone's color and wants something unintrusive, or wants to give off a more professional vibe. We have a lighter gray variant in the leaked color lens protectors too. It seems pretty similar to the black one, just lighter, so I'd expect Apple may choose one of these two and not have the iPhone 17 available in both dark gray and light gray. The iPhone 16 in White for reference. | Image Credit - Apple A lighter silver camera lens ring has also leaked. The thing is, it may be intended for a white color option for the iPhone 17 , as sometimes silver on the camera rings and frame gets paired with a white color option. Either way, this would be a light color and yet again, a conservative but simple and elegant color option for the iPhone 17 . iPhone 16 in Ultramarine and iPhone 15 in Blue for reference. | Image Credit - Apple We're now going into the more trendy and fresh options. Light Blue (it may end up being called something else, though) may be another color option for the iPhone 17 . Judging by the leaked camera ring, it may be a bit more saturated blue like the one on the iPhone 16 (Ultramarine), or something between Ultramarine and the Blue on the iPhone 15, which is a very desaturated blue shade. Fun, fresh, and fancy, if I may add. iPhone 16 in Teal and iPhone 15 in Green for reference. | Image Credit - Apple This one is a bit of a rarity for Apple. A green shade was present for the iPhone 15 , but it was Minty and definitely not this forest-y green that we're seeing on the leaked camera lens protector. The iPhone 16 had a Teal variant, a mixture of green and blue. But this one for the iPhone 17 looks more like a traditional green, with no hints of blue to balance it. I wonder if Apple is indeed going to go for this color. iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Plus in Green. | Image Credit - Apple Last time when we had a more forest-y green, it was with the iPhone 13 (and it does look cool, alright). The iPhone 14 in Purple for reference. | Image Credit - Apple Light Purple, if true, would be epic on the iPhone 17 in my opinion. The last two times (with the 15 and 16) we had a pink option, while the iPhone 14 was available in a light purple color. And it was gorgeous. The camera protector looks a bit darker than the purple on the iPhone 14 , but generally the same shade, so if true, that would be an exciting color option to go for. Possible iPhone 17 Air colors. | Image Credit - Majin Bu The iPhone 17 Air would be somewhat of a wallflower when it comes to the rest of the series. Its design is different than the iPhone 17 , and reportedly, its colors would also be, despite it somewhat replacing the Plus in the series. Rumored iPhone 17 Air colors: Black Silver/White Light Gold Light Blue/Blue gray The conservative color option may be here for the slim-chic iPhone 17 as well. With a super slim phone, black would probably look absolutely amazing and definitely not boring, but we'll have to wait and see to be sure of that. Black is timeless, though, and may look very premium on a super slim phone, like the iPhone 17 Air is rumored to be. Another pretty traditional color option is rumored for the iPhone 17 Air : Silver or White. It's not clear at this point whether this is intended for an all-silver phone, or it would be a silver frame and camera ring on a white iPhone 17 Air . Judging by another leak, it's more likely that a white color option would be with the silver frame. The iPhone 14 Pro in Gold for reference. | Image Credit - Apple This one is quite different from the rest. Light Gold was a pretty trendy color a few years back for phones in general, and I liked it a lot, so if this rumor is right and Apple is intending to bring it back, I'll be delighted. Especially on a super-thin phone, it may make the phone look like a jewel instead of a phone. A blue color option is also rumored for the iPhone 17 Air . It could be a light blue variant, or it could be a blue with a hint of gray in it, depending on which leaker you ask. Either way, blue has been a staple color for quite some time now, and some shade of blue is present in most recent iPhone lineups, so it's safe to expect it here as well. For the Pro-branded iPhones, we have five potential color options: Black Gray Silver/White Dark Blue Orange iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro in Black Titanium for reference. | Image Credit - Apple The black color option for the 16 Pro is called Black Titanium. Rumor has it Apple may abandon titanium this year, so it may be simply Black. But the color is a classic, and for people wanting to exude a serious and down-to-business vibe, this would be a great option. Natural Titanium on the 16 Pro and 15 Pro for reference. | Image Credit - Apple This could be some take on Natural Titanium look but without the titanium in it, if rumors are right about Apple abandoning it. Of course, Natural Titanium on the 16 and 15 Pro models looks a bit more to the beige side, while the Gray can be a more simple gray option. iPhone 16 Pro and 15 Pro in White Titanium for reference. | Image Credit - Apple A white option with a silver frame and camera rings is also possible for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. As I already said, it's a traditional and elegant color option, and it generally looks great on iPhones. So, Apple can't really go wrong with white, in my opinion. iPhone 15 Pro in Blue Titanium. Gorgeous, in other words. | Image Credit - PhoneArena Here's where the fun actually starts, at least for people who tend to like their tech to be a bit different. A Dark Blue color is in the rumored color options for the Pro-branded iPhones this year, and it may look epic, at least judging by the leaked camera lens protector. It may be a deep shade of blue that is super trendy and cool. Just look at that orange color option! | Image Credit - Sonny Dickson" Another fun and exciting option is the rumored Orange color. Again, based on the leaked camera ring protector, this may be one bold color option for the Pros. And in my opinion, a bold color option is definitely needed, as the last few times, we only had relatively 'safe' colors for the Pro-branded iPhones. So, a fun and in-your-face color should be available, in my opinion, for the series. If it is indeed an option, that seems like the most likely color I would go for, personally. Keep in mind that all these colors are purely based on leaks and rumors at this point, and Apple has not unveiled the iPhone 17 series just yet. Surprises are always possible, and we all know that Apple has managed to surprise leakers and the tech industry before with things it managed to keep hidden. So, keep an open mind about other potential colors, or differences in shades, or options. Nevertheless, I personally would hope to see an orange iPhone 17 Pro and a light purple iPhone 17 . For the Air, things are looking more conservative, but I do think a gold iPhone 17 Air would be bomb. Let's see what Apple actually does! Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase This offer is not available in your area.
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12 hours ago
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Jim Cramer Reiterates 'Own It, Don't Trade It' on Apple Stock
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer's radar. Cramer discussed the company in detail while calling its online sales growth 'staggering.' He said: 'Apple's online sales growth has been staggering, more than doubling between 2019 and 2021, thanks to COVID, before seeing it decline in 2023 as the pandemic ended. Last year saw a recovery for Apple's digital sales, though, and I'm never willing to count this company out because it has such a tremendous long-term track record. Looking at the daily chart, Lang (Bob Lang, founder of and the author of Know Your Options) points out that Apple's now broken out from its recent price range on higher volume. Most people don't think it has, but it has, and that's breathing new life… A wide view of an Apple store, showing the range of products the company offers. Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) makes smartphones, computers, tablets, and wearables, and also provides services like music, video, games, fitness, news, and payments. While we acknowledge the potential of AAPL as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 30 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 11 Hidden AI Stocks to Buy Right Now. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Sign in to access your portfolio
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17 hours ago
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Hot deal: Apple MacBook Air M2 drops to a mere $699!
Oliver Cragg / Android Authority Just when we thought the Apple MacBook Air M2 had exited the market, a new deal shows up offering the popular laptop at an amazingly low price. Originally launched at $999, you can currently get it for just $699. And it's actually still an amazing laptop! Keep reading to learn more about it. Buy the Apple MacBook Air M2 for just $699 ($300 off) This offer is available from Best Buy. While the discount applies to all color versions, not all are in stock. In my area, I can pick between Midnight and Starlight. Your options may vary. Apple MacBook Air 13-Inch (M2, 16GB, 256GB) Apple MacBook Air 13-Inch (M2, 16GB, 256GB) Thin, light, and powerful The MacBook Air with an M2 chip brings the thin and lightweight design you'd expect from an Air, but with all the might of the M2 silicon. See price at Best Buy Save $300.00 Sure, the Apple MacBook Air M2 is a 2022 device. It is now older and technically off the market, but hear us out here! The Apple MacBook Air M2 has aged amazingly, and I would be willing to argue it is likely the best laptop for most people, especially at this price. The MacBook Air M2 is still plenty capable. In fact, I am writing this very article with one. I also use it for editing RAW photos and video. I haven't seen it slow down once! Needless to say, the M2 chip and 16GB of RAM will handle all other normal apps and processes with ease. This makes it the perfect laptop for most users without specialized PC needs. Not only that, but keep in mind this was launched as a premium laptop. This means the rest of the experience is on the higher end of the spectrum. The design is pretty much identical to the M3 and M4 models. You would be hard-pressed to tell them apart side to side. It has the same metal construction that's now iconic of Apple laptops, as well as the fantastic backlit keyboard and large glass trackpad. Oliver Cragg / Android Authority The unit comes with a 13.6-inch display featuring a 2,560 x 1,664 resolution. It's on the smaller side, but that is also what makes the laptop so portable. After all, that is what the Air lineup is all about. And it is actually a really nice screen that can reproduce the DCI-P3 color gamut. It's very color accurate, making it an excellent option for designers, creatives, media consumption, etc. If you've been looking for a good laptop at a reasonable price, it's really hard to beat how much bang for your buck this one offers. Go get yours before they are gone! We can only imagine there isn't really much stock left.
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20 hours ago
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Apple Undergoing Major Management Overhaul, But CEO Tim Cook To Stay On
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is in the midst of a significant management reshuffle. Despite the company's biggest crisis in years, CEO Tim Cook remains firmly at the helm. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, in his latest weekly "Power On' report revealed that, Jeff Williams, Tim Cook's longtime deputy, has announced his retirement plans, leaving no clear successor in place. Despite this, there are no signs that Cook is planning to step down or is grooming a replacement. The board, which is largely made up of Cook loyalists, has not felt the need for a change in leadership. Trending: GoSun's Breakthrough Rooftop EV Charger Already Has 2,000+ Units Reserved — Although Apple's shares have fallen 16% this year, they have seen a surge of around 1,500% since Cook assumed the role of CEO in 2011. Despite current challenges, including AI missteps and an aging product lineup, the board continues to view Cook as the only person capable of guiding the company. There is a growing recognition among Apple's top decision-makers that changes are necessary. Services chief Eddy Cue has internally warned that Apple risks becoming the next BlackBerry or Nokia if it doesn't adapt quickly. Several top executives are nearing retirement age, marking the biggest leadership turnover in decades. Operations executive Sabih Khan will replace Williams, and CFO Luca Maestri handed over his duties to Kevan Parekh earlier this these changes, there is concern about the lack of a quick CEO replacement in case of an emergency. The most plausible successor remains hardware chief Ternus, who is about 15 years younger than Cook and has been with Apple for over 20 years. The management reshuffle at Apple comes at a critical time for the tech giant. With several top executives nearing retirement, the company is facing its biggest leadership turnover in decades. This could potentially impact Apple's strategic direction and its ability to innovate and compete in the rapidly evolving tech industry. Despite the challenges, the board's continued faith in Cook's leadership suggests that they believe he is the best person to navigate the company through this period of change. However, the lack of a clear successor to Cook raises questions about the company's succession planning and its preparedness for any unforeseen circumstances that may require a change in leadership. Read Next: Named a TIME Best Invention and Backed by 5,000+ Users, Kara's Air-to-Water Pod Cuts Plastic and Costs — And You Can Invest At Just $6.37/Share These five entrepreneurs are worth $223 billion – they all believe in one platform that offers a 7-9% target yield with monthly dividends Image: Shutterstock Up Next: Transform your trading with Benzinga Edge's one-of-a-kind market trade ideas and tools. Click now to access unique insights that can set you ahead in today's competitive market. Get the latest stock analysis from Benzinga? This article Apple Undergoing Major Management Overhaul, But CEO Tim Cook To Stay On originally appeared on © 2025 Benzinga does not provide investment advice. All rights reserved. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
